Carol Commissiong
*** **** ****** *** #**** NY NY 10044
****************@*****.*** (646) 279 – 5988
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcommissiong
In-house Media Relations Support Communications Major Experienced Professional
Dynamic, results-driven multimedia publications and events coordinator; real estate sales/leasing experience with 5+ years record of achievement and demonstrated success driving multimillion-dollar growth through sales, marketing, and financial management. News writing for film and print; radio and television reporting, hosting and press interviews.
Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, HTML Excellent telephone etiquette and coordination skills
Strong editing, oral/written communication Multimedia communications and public relations
Internet savvy in social media platforms Strong presentation, negotiation and closing skills
Education
City College New York – Bachelor Arts - Communications and Journalism GPA 3.2 Expected Graduation 2016
Primary coursework: Ad/Pr Production, Reporting and Writing, Radio Journalism, Corporate Communications, PR Writing and Media Technique, Ad Management, Ad Planning, Market Research, Ad Copywriting, and Social Media Strategies
Borough of Manhattan Community College – Associates Applied Sciences - Business Management – GPA 3.0 2014
Primary coursework: Business Communications, Business Organization & Mgmt., Accounting, Finance, Money & Banking, Statistics, Macroeconomics, Decision Making, Computer Applications, Business Law, Human Resources Management, and Business Methods
New York University – Associates Applied Sciences – Business Management - “Marketing”, GPA 3.3 2013
Primary coursework: Principles of Marketing, Critical Thinking, and Global Culture Latin America and the Caribbean
Experience
PR Specialist, Marketing and Event Coordinator, Journalist - Various Companies 01/2015 – Present
Support senior staff and fashion/beauty/lifestyle clients – media previews, presentations, in-store launches, RSVPs
Assist team in placement of stories in media outlets with bloggers, online, lead media, calendar listings, press kits
Manage, input content & list, track email marketing campaigns, work with writers, designers, promotional materials
Assist executives, managers, administrative staff and HR, corporate and other groups. Projects include: drafting, editing and proofing written communications, such as letters, memos, proposals, speeches and event planning
Actress, Model, Host - Freelance with Various Companies 03/1998 – Present
Spokes/Fashion Model in department stores – Saks, Bergdorf, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, etc. just to name a few
Films, Television Commercials, Infomercials, Industrials, and Music Videos – lead and supporting roles
Halstead Property LLC
Sales Associate 01/2009–04/2014
Successfully sold and leased residential and commercial properties, which generated trade media coverage, resulted in identification as an industry expert, and garnered coverage in business and industry publications
Received “Top Sales Agent of Month" award for largest sales and volume of the month in office and companywide
Internship Experience 06/2015–08/2015
The Hot Zone, New York – Journalist Assistant
Researched online for stories to write for The Hot Zone's website
Conducted celebrity phone interviews for Q&A
Attended book signings, movie releases and exclusive events for original write-ups for the website
Took pictures and videos during events, then edit and upload to website
Extracurricular Activities City College of New York 07/2015 – Present
Campus– Magazine and Website – Journalist and Publicist
News editor, coordinate campus news coverage for weekly student magazine; collect political polls and pitch stories
Collaborate with team of 12 to plan and implement the 13th annual magazine day, a career info event for students
Maintain current information on the magazine’s website “Campus” handle ongoing edits and upload of athletes biographies and personal information of interest to readers and current events; politics and community stories
WCCR Radio – 590 AM “The One,” host of “News with Carol” broadcast the latest news on CCNY campus, and Harlem
WHCR 90.3 FM – Radio Show – “Voice of Harlem” host and produce community arts and entertainment, news
Board Operator – monitor music, current events and remote broadcast in Harlem, New York; assist talk show hosts
Samples of my work: http://www.ccnycampus.org/2015/11/grit-to-sweet-success/; www.carolbooking.com/journalism.htm
Interests: News, Music, New Media, Writing, Reading, Photography, Fitness, Art, Theatre, Sports, Beauty and Fashion